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SF 2284 Iowa Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act relating to the use of automated systems that detect traffic violations or registration plate information, and making penalties applicable.

SF 2284 restricts how law enforcement uses automated traffic systems. It prohibits sharing historical license plate data collected to monitor potential crime with private companies if the data could identify a person or vehicle, creating a misdemeanor for violations. The bill also bans citations for noise violations based on brake or exhaust sounds while slowing down, and requires local authorities to let vehicle owners contest automated citations by proving they weren’t driving at the time - allowing citations to be transferred to the actual driver if evidence is provided. This affects police departments using automated systems and vehicle owners who receive automated traffic violation notices.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts law enforcement data sharing with private entities and requires contesting automated citations, enhancing civil rights and accountability in traffic enforcement - key criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRestricts sharing license plate data to protect privacy, aligning with data privacy protections under technology policy95% confidence
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Last action May 2, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced → Reprinted · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was reprinted to reflect amendments passed by the Senate, which significantly expanded the privacy protections for license plate readers and clarified the rules for automated noise enforcement. The most critical change is a new restriction on sharing license plate images, now limited strictly to law enforcement, specific contractors, and insurance fraud investigations, whereas the original draft allowed sharing with any third party. Additionally, the bill was formatted into a standard legislative structure with section numbers and a formal explanation of the bill's intent.
Scope change
The scope of the bill was narrowed regarding data sharing; it now explicitly prohibits sharing license plate data with nongovernmental third parties unless they fall into specific, defined categories like law enforcement or insurance fraud investigators.
ELIGIBILITY

The list of entities allowed to receive license plate reader data was restricted. The original text allowed sharing with any 'nongovernmental third party,' while the amended text limits this to peace officers, specific public safety contractors, and insurance fraud investigators.

REQUIREMENT

A new subsection was added to explicitly prohibit sharing license plate images or data with nongovernmental third parties unless they meet specific criteria, replacing the broader language in the draft.

DEFINITION

The bill was restructured into formal sections (1 through 5) with clear numbering and subsections, replacing the unnumbered draft format to align with standard legislative formatting.

ENFORCEMENT

The explanatory text was updated to reflect the new, stricter rules on data sharing, clarifying that violations of the new sharing restrictions constitute a simple misdemeanor.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 10, 2026

How they voted

31–13
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 49
Mar 10, 2026
D Democratic15
1 Yea 13 Nay 1
86% Nay
R Republican34
30 Yea 4
88% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
34
Key actions
15
Committee
6
Amendments
10
May 1, 2026
Introduced
Senate amendment H-8452 filed.
lower
Apr 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate, yeas 31, nays 9.
upper
Apr 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred with S-5192, as amended.
upper
Apr 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Amendment S-5242 to S-5192 filed, adopted.
upper
Apr 30, 2026
Introduced
Amendment S-5238 filed, withdrawn.
upper
Apr 30, 2026
Introduced
Amendment S-5235 filed, withdrawn.
upper
Apr 16, 2026
Introduced
Message from House, with amendment S-5192.
upper
Apr 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed House, yeas 77, nays 11.
lower
Apr 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Amendment H-8364 adopted, as amended.
lower
Apr 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Amendment H-8369 to amendment H-8364 adopted.
lower
Apr 15, 2026
Introduced
Amendments H-8367 and H-8369 filed.
lower
Apr 14, 2026
Introduced
Amendment H-8364 filed.
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee vote: Yeas, 17. Nays, 2. Excused, 2.
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee report, recommending passage.
lower
Mar 17, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends passage.
legislature
Mar 16, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 03/17/2026 8:00AM RM 304.
legislature
Mar 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee: Jones, Scholten and Young.
lower
Mar 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate, yeas 30, nays 15.
upper
Mar 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Amendment S-5092 adopted, as amended.
upper
Mar 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Amendment S-5096 to S-5092 filed, adopted.
upper
Mar 10, 2026
Introduced
Amendment S-5092 filed.
upper
Feb 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee report, approving bill.
upper
Feb 11, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, placed on calendar.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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